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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,955, 350,968.98 and 76,146.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,955, 350,968.98 and 76,146.12 is: 114,231.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,955 : 350,968.98 = 76,146.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,955/350,968.98 = 76,146.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,955x = 350,968.98 × 76,146.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,955x = 26,724,926,067.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,724,926,067.36/233,955
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,231.05

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